Bad news if you're a pizza lover - because the opening of Papa John's in Bridgwater could be delayed.

As previously reported, a spokeswoman for the restaurant said the new branch on Taunton Road is set to be opened in February.

The iconic Papa John's logos and signs have been installed and some new jobs had reportedly been filled.

But now the pizza outlet could see a delayed launch due to road maintenance.

Proposed plans for a new Bridgwater outlet

A new pedestrian refuge traffic island with a crossing needs to be urgently built, with construction starting on Monday, January 29 for around two weeks.

The scheduled maintenance also includes plaining, resurfacing and white lining works. These roadworks are not expected to cause delays for motorists.

BT are also due to relocate a green junction box from outside the Papa Johns and Co-op site to Southgate Avenue.

A Papa John's spokesman however said: "We do not have a confirmed opening date, but are assured that it will be February!"

Could this green junction box be the reason why Papa John's will be delayed? (Image: Google)

Temporary traffic lights will be in place while work is underway.

The popular pizza chain first originated in America in the 1970s and started to open stores in Britain in 2001. The takeaway restaurant is known for its special American Hot, Chicken Hot, and All the Meats pizzas in varying sizes including a 16 inch XXL pizza.